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Mark vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Wells Rank #377

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Wells more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Mark and Wells mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Mark and Wells boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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